Did Miss Grey finish that copy for Mr.Houghton ?' 'Yes, it has gone to post.' 'Look, here's a big manuscript from our friend the antiquary.

Two of the girls must get to work on it at once in the morning.' Manuscripts entrusted to them were kept in a fire-proof safe.

When this had been locked up, the ladies went to their dressing-room and prepared for departure.

The people who lived on the premises were responsible for cleaning the rooms and other care; to them Rhoda delivered the door-keys.
Miss Barfoot was grave and silent on the way home.

Rhoda, annoyed at the subject that doubtless occupied her friend's thoughts, gave herself up to reflections of her own..